AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Division of Child and Family Services
SERIES: 25413
TITLE: Out-of-home abuse records
DATES: 1993-
ARRANGEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: These are copies of original Child Protective Services (CPS) cases used in the David C. Leavitt vs. Michael O. Leavitt lawsuit filed by the National Center of Youth Law in Federal District Court. The suit was filed by the National Center of Youth Law (NCYL) against the State of Utah, Division of Child and Family Services. The cases document investigations and findings of alleged child abuse and neglect for children in the custody of the State of Utah, while in out-of-home placement. Information includes names, court actions, investigations, police reports, family information, psychiatric and psychological information and victim information.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 25 year(s) after case is closed
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office until case is closed and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 25 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Legal
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Exempt. UCA 62A-4-513 (2008).
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Controlled. UCA 63G-2-304. (2008).
Private. UCA 63G-2-302 (2008).